Georgia Teens Raise Money For Integrated Prom

“It’s embarrassing to know that I’m from the county that still does this,” Keela Bloodworth said.

When Wilcox County schools integrated 30 years ago, the annual school sponsored prom ended. Parents began raising money to host separate segregated proms and it’s a tradition that continues on to this day.

“I think there’ve even been comments made you know, if you’re an African-American and you show up to the white prom, you’ll probably get asked to leave,” said Ethan Roundtree, another student helping with the efforts.

Roundtree is one of several high school seniors, working to break the racial boundaries. The students are raising money for Wilcox County High’s first integrated prom.

“In some way, it will shape the history of Wilcox County and what will happen left,” Roundtree said.

The group has spent spring break hosting several fundraisers. So far, they’ve raised more than $1,000, without the help of school officials. The newest project has gotten mixed reviews.